CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [56000 - 56070]

Special education teachers providing instruction and educational services under this part shall meet the same “highly qualified” requirements, as defined in Section 1401(10) of Title 20 of the United States Code, and in Section 300.18 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and personnel qualifications described in Section 1412(a)(14) of Title 20 of the United States Code, and in Section 300.156 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(a) This part does not create a right of action on behalf of an individual with exceptional needs or class of pupils for failure of a state or local educational agency employee to be highly qualified.

(b) In accordance with Section 300.156(e) of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, nothing in this part prevents a parent from filing a complaint with the department under Section 56500.2, and under Sections 300.151 to 300.153, inclusive, of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, about staff qualifications.